Our Tutors
Melissa Cox
VOCALS - GUITAR - UKULELE - MANDOLIN
Melissa Cox joined the Mauao family in June 2015 as a Vocal Tutor. She also teaches beginner acoustic guitar, beginner and intermediate mandolin, beginner ukulele, contemporary songwriting, composition, lyric writing, and theory.
Dominic Quaeck
DRUMS - GUITAR
Drummer, guitarist and music lover originally from Jersey, UK. Excited to take a tailored approach to each student teaching instrument fundamentals, playing along to a range of music and keeping things fun!
Selina Parsons
PIANO - KEYS
Selina has 32 years experience having studied the piano through The Royal School of Music grades 1 to 8 then qualifying with her ATCL Teacher’s Diploma through Trinity College.
Paul Hoskin
DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Master Drummer Paul Hoskin is in demand for his solid funky beat and swingin’ ride cymbal time. 20 years in the Wellington music scene saw Paul record multiple albums, play in and manage several bands, perform at WOMAD, Splore and various jazz and arts festivals around the country.
Curtis Edwards
DRUMS - PERCUSSION
Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, Curtis Edwards began drumming at eight under the guidance of his musician father and joined his first band at fourteen. He honed his skills at the Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) in Los Angeles, graduating with honors. Curtis has performed extensively in New Zealand and internationally, enjoying a wide variety of musical styles including rock, jazz, blues, Latin, funk, pop, big band, and fusion.
Simon Anderson
GUITAR - BASS - INTRO DRUMS
Simon is originally from Timaru where he started music at Starbound Studios. He graduated from MAINZ in 2016 with a diploma in audio engineering and music production. Simon teaches guitar, introductory drums, bass and recording/production.
Nick Clark
KEYS - DRUMS - SAX - UKULELE
Nick is originally from Tauranga but did all of his schooling in the United States. After moving back to Tauranga in 2020, he has been involved in several music groups and projects around town and is excited about composing, performing, and teaching music. He teaches piano/keys, drums/percussion, ukulele, saxophone, and jazz theory/improvisation.
Aldana Lezcano
VOCALS - GUITAR
Aldana is a vocalist, singing teacher, and professional guitarist from Argentina, with a degree in Music Education. She has ten years of experience teaching singing, guitar, and music theory to students of all ages, in public schools, cultural institutions and private lessons across Argentina, Europe, Australia, and now New Zealand.